Director of Diabetes Research Center

3 days ago

Birmingham, Alabama, United States The University of Alabama at Birmingham Full time
Job Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking an exceptional leader and scientist to serve as the Director of the Diabetes Research Center (DRC). The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the promotion of diabetes research, directing the Center's enrichment program, recruiting and mentoring investigators, overseeing the Center's collaborative research efforts, and supporting the pilot and feasibility program.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and submission of the next P30 grant renewal to secure continued funding from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
  • Foster successful collaborative partnerships and cultivate relationships with faculty within the Center, creating a culture of teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Develop the next generation of research leaders at UAB, providing mentorship to junior investigators and pilot and feasibility grant awardees.
  • Provide robust support to the Center's core directors, acknowledging their pivotal contributions to its success and working collaboratively to identify their specific needs and challenges.
  • Contribute positively to the advancement of diabetes research and addressing health disparities.
Requirements
  • Significant and consistent record as a funded investigator, ideally including human endocrinology and metabolism.
  • Leadership and support of mentorship programs that develop and guide faculty.
  • Insight and judgment to identify the most important and pressing basic and translational questions in diabetes research.
  • Engagement with research centers through active collaboration, direct contribution, or leadership.
  • Intellectual curiosity and an appreciation for the range of approaches, methodologies, and disciplines that can inform the work of investigators connected with the DRC.
  • Experience with investigator recruitment and retention.
About the University of Alabama at Birmingham

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public research university located in the heart of downtown Birmingham. The university is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance.

About the Diabetes Research Center

The Diabetes Research Center is a multidisciplinary operation with over 150 investigators from UAB's schools of health profession, medicine, and public health. The Center operates in collaboration with the UAB Comprehensive Diabetes Center to promote excellence in diabetes research and patient care.

What We Offer
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.
  • The opportunity to work with a talented and dedicated team of researchers and clinicians.
  • The chance to make a meaningful contribution to the advancement of diabetes research and addressing health disparities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to [insert contact information].

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